Deputy Field Construction Leader - DOE Lab Installations

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.; Lead (SD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. seeks a Deputy Install Manager to lead field construction activities at Fermilab in Lead, SD. The role focuses on supervising Construction Specialist staff, coordinating labor and materials, and ensuring adherence to contract specs and safety standards.

The position requires 10+ years in heavy industrial/construction environments or 15+ years with an associate degree, plus U.S. citizenship for federal security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field with 10+ years of relevant experience
• OR Associate degree (or equivalent experience) with 15+ years of heavy industrial/commercial construction experience
• U.S. Citizenship is required due to federal contract security requirements
• Ability to pass a federal background investigation to obtain DOE Q security clearance
• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing are required

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise Construction Specialist staff, including training, timecard approvals, and performance management
• Support hiring decisions, performance evaluations, and personnel actions including compensation and disciplinary processes
• Coordinate scope, labor requirements, materials, and execution strategy for construction work with project management
• Inspect construction work to ensure compliance with contract specifications and quality standards
• Prepare cost estimates and validate subcontractor invoices; conduct final inspections
• Oversee subcontractor change requests and escalate impacts to leadership
• Monitor project schedules and address delays or conflicts with subcontractors
• Coordinate construction activities with active laboratory operations and site logistics
• Oversee ES&H compliance, OSHA standards, and hazard analyses
• Document corrective or disciplinary actions related to non-compliance
• Provide regular reporting on construction progress and risks
• Maintain accurate documentation across all construction activities
• Ensure all work complies with environmental, health, and safety regulations
• Manage multiple workstreams in an active operational environment

Skills

Field leadership

Decision making

Documentation

Communication

Multitask management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field

Associate degree + 15+ years experience

Job description

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. seeks a Deputy Install Manager to lead field construction activities at Fermilab in Lead, SD. The role focuses on supervising Construction Specialist staff, coordinating labor and materials, and ensuring adherence to contract specs and safety standards.

The position requires 10+ years in heavy industrial/construction environments or 15+ years with an associate degree, plus U.S. citizenship for federal security clearance.